April Issue, 2013 Volume 3 #12
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5 Hooper Ln, Petitcodiac LOCAL NEWS & VIEWS Promoting Local Business & People in Our Surrounding Communities. April Issue, 2013 Volume 3 #12. MONTHLY BULLETIN Terra Nova Transport Celebrates 30 Years Terra Nova Transport started as most Load) was made. In January of 2002, Terra the residential zoning of Petitcodiac could Over the years, it has been a great challenge transportation companies do - with a single Nova purchased the assets of Leith Waite not obtain a full time permit. Outstanding to operate a transport company but with the truck. On April 4, 1983 Paul Jorgensen, Transport in PEI. With this acquisition, the community and council support was shown efforts and support of all of their employ- his father Robert Jorgensen and brother-in- fleet doubled in size and it quickly became at a town meeting with the NB DOT and as ees, communities and families we have law Leslie Mann, purchased a company in clear that the company needed a steady such a pilot permit was eventually granted been able to survive the difficult times and Welsford, NB called Vallis and Powell. At Ontario presence. Soon after, Terra Nova by NB DOT on a restricted hours basis. grow during the good. Terra Nova Transport the time, they ran their modest livestock opened a warehouse and cross-dock facility has been and continues to be, a true, family- company from Kensington PEI. After the in Brampton, ON. Five years ago, again Terra Nova Transport was at a turning point. run business and a proud member of the purchase, the company’s name was changed to accommodate the changing demands of It was apparent that a new facility was communities that it operates in. to Terra Nova Transport and it soon became their customer base, a flat bed division was required to house the expanding Atlantic In a show of appreciation for the support apparent that a New Brunswick home base started. Four years ago, Terra Nova Trans- operations that included a growing LCV their surrounding communities has shown would be necessary in order to better ser- port opened a Dartmouth, NS cross-dock division. As such, the owners made the dif- Terra Nova over the years they are hosting vice their growing Atlantic customer base. and warehouse facility. ficult decision to relocate their headquarters an open house style event complete with an to the Salisbury area which could receive old fashioned pig roast, cake, tours, presen- Thirty-five King Street Petitcodiac, NB was In 2009, Leslie Mann made the decision to full permits due to proper zoning and access tations and a ribbon cutting. selected and became home to the owners retire. At that time, Paul’s wife Janice Jor- to the four lane. It was a top priority of and the business headquarters. gensen and son Cody Jorgensen, purchased management to remain in close proximity to They would like to invite all members of his shares. Cody moved his young family their rural roots and the homes of their em- the Salisbury and Petitcodiac areas to their Terra Nova Transport has been many things. from Calgary, AB to Riverview, NB in order ployee base. This year, Terra Nova is proud 30th Anniversary and Grand Opening Cel- It began exclusively hauling livestock. It to head up the operations of the Atlantic to have built and opened the 12,000 square ebration on Saturday, April 6, 2013 between then operated in the woods, running crews provinces. foot facility that now houses their head of- 2pm and 4pm. to cut and harvest wood and excavators for fice, maintenance facility and cross-docking loading. Over the years, in order to combat Soon after his arrival, the owners decided operations. Company-wide Terra Nova has Come celebrate at their new facility located the seasonal nature of livestock, the trucks to pursue a permit to begin running LCVs approximately 50 trucks, 110 trailers and just north of the Salisbury Big Stop! gradually started hauling more and more (Long Combination Vehicles). The compa- over 60 employees spread over the five dry freight. In 1999, the switch to 100% ny received permits from all provinces nec- provinces it operates in. LTL (Less Than Load) and TL (Truck essary to operate the road trains but due to LN&V Now Online at our website : www.maritimemotorsporthalloffame.com Also like our page on facebook Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame Located at 5 Hooper Ln Our Museum Showcases Petitcodiac, NB The History Of Maritime Motorsports Hours Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed Sunday Call for appointments on Sundays 756-2110 Page 2. Local News & Views April From the Editor Where does the time go?? Speaking of Car Shows the Maritime We had our 8th Annual 4-wheeler draw on Motorsports Hall Of Fame Petty AutoFest Friday March 22nd with a packed house. is being held June1st. So here is hoping The Maritime Motorsports Hall Of Fame everyone is busy preparing those fancy Inc. sends out a BIG Thank you to all that vehicles. Just to reminder you. purchased tickets. This is their big fund The Maritime Motorsports Hall Of Fame raiser for the year. Thank you to all the annual general meeting is being held May volunteers that helped so generously. Of 5th at 1:30pm. All paid up Members have course they couldn’t do this without the voting rights. Everyone is welcome to at- great sponsors that supplied prizes, thank tend. Your ideas are welcome. you so much. Winter seems to be playing an April Fool Just a reminder, the 39th annual Castrol on us this year. I am looking forward to Radical Speedsport show at the Coliseum the daffodils. DOUG'S RECREATION Complex is on April 19- 21st. The follow- ing week the FREX ROD 2013 show is at Your Editor, in SUSSEX is having their ANNUAL RV SHOW AND SALE the Fredericton Exhibition Center April 26 Winona McLean FRIDAY-SUNDAY April 12, 13, & 14th – 28th. • Race season is about to begin if you would like to make a few extra $$ we are looking for people to help out with the 50/50 LOWER PRICES THAN YOU'VE SEEN at the Petty International AT ANY OTHER SHOW OR SALE THIS YEAR Speedway. - GUARANTEED! • We also have different events This year the show will be held ON LOCATION at Doug's Recreation's through out the year and we are lot. 100s of NEW AND USED always looking for extra help. Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Park Models, and Tent Trailers. Factory Reps on location ON THE SPOT FINANCING oac Take Sussex Exit 198 If Interested in Volunteering please call or drop in to the Maritime 116 Cougle Road Motorsports Hall Of Fame Ph: 756-2110 Sussex Corner NB E4E 2S6 LOCAL NEWS & VIEWS WWW.DOUGSRECREATION.COM 506-433-4222 MONTHLY BULLETIN [email protected] Local News & Views Monthly Bulletin is published once a month by the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame Inc. The purpose of the Local News & Views is to inform the general public what is happening in the Hall of Fame, as well as what is coming up with in each community. It is also a venue for business to advertise their products and services each month. It is intended to assist all the local Service Clubs in their endeavor to support their communities. Local News & Views will tell the stories of Local people as they go about their day to day activities making a positive difference in their communities. The office is in the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame located at : Tel: 506-372-4800 Tel: 506-534-2600 David Keirstead – Funeral Director www.keirsteads.ca 5 Hooper Lane, Petitcodiac, NB E4Z 0B4 Phone: 756-2110, Fax 756-2094 Drop in for your complimentary guides Email: [email protected] “Pre-planning Made Simple” Editor..............................Winona McLean & “My Biography Journal” Layout/Ad Design............Jennifer Hebert Sales.............................Angela Nicholson Rob Cohoon May Deadlines: Editorial.................................Apr 24 Pre-Planning Counsellor Advertising............................Apr 23 Page 3 . Local News & Views April to diffuse the energy such as a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc, (nothing metal). What’s Cooking? General Electric's Response: In Winona’s Thanks for contacting us; I will be happy Kitchen to assist you. The e-mail that you received is correct. Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they 27 Main St. Petitcodiac reach boiling point. They can actually get SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN superheated and not bubble at all. The superheated liquid will bubble up out of the 2 kg skinless chicken breast, cut in bit size cup when it is moved or when something pieces. like a spoon or tea bag is put into it. 2 tbs. cooking oil, in frying pan Fry chicken until slightly brown To prevent this from happening and caus- Mix together- ing injury, do not heat any liquid for more 1 can pineapple chunks than two minutes per cup. After heating, let 1 small red pepper the cup stand in the microwave for thirty 1 small yellow pepper seconds before moving it or adding any- OPENING ¼ tsp ground ginger thing into it. Remove browned chicken from pan and add mixture to pan. Cook for about 1 minute. Here is what a local high school science To make sauce – teacher had to say on the matter: 'Thanks Juice from pineapple, for the microwave warning. I have seen this ¼ cup vinegar happen before. It is caused by a phenom- FRIDAY ¼ cup ketchup enon known as super heating. It can occur ½ tsp. salt any time water is heated and will particu- 3 tbs. brown sugar larly occur if the vessel that the water is Mix and add to frying pan heated in is new, or when heating a small Simmer to cook, 1-2 minutes amount of water (less than half a cup).